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Mary Anne
Mary Anne’s speedy and elegant design continues the legendary Square Rigger tradition. With almost 1000 square meters of sail and her slim rump, she is a fast sailing yacht! True sailors will be exhilarated at the raise-the-sails moment. Elegant décor in rich wooden paneling grace the common areas. With a delightful crew and top-of-the-line naturalist guide, this yacht is a really special way to experience the Galapagos.
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Built in 1997, this large and truly romantic Barkentine sailing-ship, takes on the waves majestically under full sail or power! For the true sailors-at-heart, the raise-the-sails moment is an exhilarating experience. Three decks provide plenty of space. Cabins are all on the Cabin Deck, the lowest deck, accommodating up to 24 guests in 12 double cabins with upper/lower berths, storage space, portholes, and private bathroom. Ample decks provide splendid spaces to relax with friends, take in the sights or enjoy the breeze. With almost 1,000 square meters of canvas, Mary Anne is the best option for sailing ship lovers. The décor is elegant with rich wooden paneling. On the Main Deck, the middle deck, is the comfortable lounge, a cozy bar area, dining room and kitchen, library and entertainment center. The top deck, the Sun Deck, has an open air dinette/settee and deck seats for relaxing, sunning and viewing wildlife outdoors. Mary Anne has its own freshwater makers, and was specially designed with sound environmental-friendly cruising in mind. The Mary Anne has besen awarded the Smart Voyager certification for operating sound environmental practices.
Use these Activity Level Ratings as a general guide to help determine which of our adventures is best for you. Your perception of level of difficulty may vary from ours according to your own level of fitness and travel experience. Whether or not you stay in your comfort zone on the trip you select may also be influenced by the pacing we build into the itinerary, and your own preparation for the trip. While relatively high elevations are unavoidable when you're traveling in the Andes Mountains, we may judge a trip as "moderate" so long as passengers have sufficient time for acclimation. Our detailed trip itineraries give much more information about what you can expect. If you are unsure which trip is best for you, please call us. We'll help guide you toward the right fit.
Moderate
These adventures involve fairly easy travel. There is no camping: you sleep in hotels and country inns each evening. Trips may include short hikes and/or walks of two to three hours. Our itineraries include excursions in passenger mini-vans, over roads with many curves and potholes. Elevations rarely exceed 12,600'. At Machu Picchu and other Inca sites, we climb and descend relatively steep stone staircases. Trips to Amazon lodges involve travel by boat and canoe, plus hikes on forest trails at a moderate pace. In the rainforest, you may encounter rain, mud, and pooled water. Trips to the Galapagos include optional hikes on sometimes uneven rocky and/or slippery terrain. Passengers must get into and out of dinghies on beaches and at docks.
Active
These adventures include more hiking than in our moderate trips. You negotiate a variety of terrain, at elevations no more than 15,000'. Some trips include long days of overland travel. You sleep comfortably in hotels each evening.
Strenuous
While we rate all of our treks as strenuous, there is a substantial range of challenge between the easiest and the most demanding of our treks. Expect to hike 6-8 hours each day over steep and rugged terrain. You may hike to elevations of 17,000', with options to hike higher from several camps. Many include camping multiple nights at relatively high elevations. On most treks in the Andes, night-time temperatures can drop below freezing on one or more nights. On our Inn to Inn based treks, you'll spend each evening in a comfortable mountain lodge.
Extreme
Our toughest treks are suitable for those that enjoy a good physical challenge. You trek (and in some cases climb) over steep, rugged terrain at high elevations with substantial altitude gains. Some glacier travel requires knowledge of basic climbing techniques including use of crampons, ice axe, and ropes. These trips are in remote wilderness areas and include camping as high at 17,700'. Successful summit bids top out at 18,871' (Nevado Pisco), 19,347' (Volcan Cotopaxi) and 20,945' (Nevado Ausangate).
2011 & 2012 Departures & Rates
Departures:
5, 6, 10, 11 & 15 Days / Mon, Wed, & Sat departures
2011 Rates, per person:
$2,544 for 5 days, $3,052 for 6 days
2012 Rates, per person:
$2,675 for 5 Days; $3,210, 6 Days; $5,350, 10 Days; $8,025, 15 Days
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Read MoreDepartures 2011 & 2012
5, 6, 10, 11 & 15 days, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
2011 & 2012 Rates, per person, double cabin
2011 Rates: $2,675 for 5 Days; $3,210 for 6 Days; $5,088 for 10 Days
2012 Rates:
| Itinerary | Cruise Length | Days of Cruise |
2012 Rate per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 Days | Sat-Wed | $2,675 |
| A | 6 Days | Wed-Mon | $3,210 |
| B | 6-Days | Mon-Sat | $3,210 |
| B + C | 10 Days | Mon-Wed | $5,350 |
| C + A | 10 Days | Sat-Mon | $5,350 |
| A + B | 11 Days | Wed-Sat | $5,885 |
| A + B + C | 15 Days | Wed-Wed | $8,025 |
Single Rate: No surcharge, depending on availability. There are no designated single cabins. For guaranteed single rate, please contact us.
Galapagos Airfare (from Quito or Guayaquil): $340 to $450, depending on the routing and the season, subject to change
Additional fees:
$100 Galapagos Park Fee; $10 INGALA tourist card
Holiday Surcharge: Christmas and New Years dates have a 10% surcharge
Children’s Rate: age 6 to under 12, 30% discount off per person rates above
Holiday Surcharge: Christmas and New Years dates have a 10% surcharge
Children’s Rate: for children 6-11 (see above)
NEW ITINERARIES FOR 2011 & 2012
6-Day itinerary:
Day 1 Wednesday
AM: Baltra Airport
PM: Mosquera Island / Punta Carrion (snorkel or panga ride)
Day 2 Thursday
AM: South Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
PM: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt
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5 Days, Sat-Wed, (C)
6 Days Wed-Mon (A) or Mon-Sat, (B)
10 Days (B+C or C+A)
11 Days (A+B)
15 Days (A+B+C)
ITINERARY "A", 6-DAYS, WED-MON
Day 1 Wednesday
AM: Baltra Airport
PM: Mosquera Island / Punta Carrion (snorkel or panga ride)
Day 2 Thursday
AM: South Plaza Island
PM: Santa Fe Island
Day 3 Friday
AM: San Cristobal Island: Cerro Brujo
PM: San Cristobal Island: Punta Pitt
Day 4 Saturday
AM: Espanola Island: Gardner Bay
PM: Espanola Island: Punta Suarez
Day 5 Sunday
AM: Floreana Island: Punta Cormorant / Devil's Crown (snorkeling)
PM: Floreana Island: Post Office Bay
Day 6 Monday
AM: Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora torn / Highlands / Baltra Airport
Itinerary "B" 6 Days, Mon-Sat
(note: numbers in parentheses denote the itinerary days for the entire 15-day itinerary, starting from the 6-day Wed-Mon itinerary)
Day 1 (6) Monday
AM: Baltra Airport to Puerto Ayora by bus
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Puerto Ayora town & Darwin Research Station
Day 2 (7) Tuesday
AM: Isabela Island: Punta Moreno
PM: Isabela Island: Elizabeth Bay (panga ride)
Day 3 (8) Wednesday
AM: Isabela Island: Urbina Bay
PM: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza
Day 4 (9) Thursday
AM: Isabela Island: Tagus Cove
PM:Isabela Island: Punta Vicente Rocca (snorkel or panga ride) / Punta Albemarle
Day 5 (10) Friday
AM: Santiago Island: Espumilla Beach
PM: Santiago Island: James Bay, Puerto Egas
Day 6 (11) Saturday
AM: North Seymore Island: Baltra Airport, return to mainland Ecuador
Drop off passengers ending either a 6-day itinerary or the 11-day itinerary; pick up passengers who will be starting a Saturday departure.
Itinerary "C", 5 Days, Sat-Wed
Day 1 (11) Saturday
AM: Baltra Island
PM: Black Turtle Cove (panga ride)
Day 2 (12) Sunday
AM: Genovesa Island: Darwin Bay
PM: Genovesa island: Prince Philip's Steps
Day 3 (13) Monday
AM: Bartolome Island
PM: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
Day 4 (14) Tuesday
AM: Rabida Island
PM: Santa Cruz Island: Cerro Dragon
Day 5 (15) Wednesday
AM: Circumnavigation Daphne Major / Baltra, return flight to mainland Ecuador
Passengers ending their trip will disembark; new passengers starting on Wednesday will embark.
Included in the Cruise rate: all meals on yacht, daily excursions led by experienced English-speaking naturalist guides
Not included:
Round-trip airfare (figured separately & prepaid); Galapagos Park Fee, Galapagos Transit Control Card; tips to guide, crew and staff; soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Length: 172’
Beam: 25.9’
Type: deluxe motor yacht
Safety: EPIRB, SART
Crew: 7 + 1 naturalist guide
Cruising speed: 8 knots
Read MoreLength: 172’
Beam: 25.9’
Type: deluxe motor yacht
Safety: EPIRB, SART
Crew: 7 + 1 naturalist guide
Cruising speed: 8 knots Number of passengers: 16
Number of Days: 8 days only
Departures: Wednesday
Air Conditioning: in cabins
Diving: No
12 cabins for 24 passengers, each with private bathroom and air conditioning. Upper and lower berths in each cabin, and storage space.
Read More12 cabins for 24 passengers, each with private bathroom and air conditioning. Upper and lower berths in each cabin, and storage space.
Quick Facts
- 5, 6, 10, 11, 15 days
- 24 passengers
- Mon, Wed, & Sat departures
- 172 feet long
- Sailing ship square rigger
- Naturalist cruises